Hampton's Christchurch closed

[Taxythingy]

Looks like Hampton's have pulled the plug. http://www.hamptonmotorcycles.co.nz

I'm disappointed, as they had a great range of gear. Bought my new jacket from them and they were really helpful. Not to mention I was able to check the fit before buying, something both www.superdupercheapshit.com and www.premiumawesomeness.com suck at.

[AllanB]

Yep - closing shop after many years, many brands (man they were brand sluts) and finally specialising in gear.

Christchurch too small for a motorcycle gear dedicated shop? Probably. NZ probably is.

Arse sale though - 10% ain't a sale - max 25%, shit the bed start it at 25% then we will arrive!

Still sorry to see another shop go.

[Oakie]

Bags of arse! I bought new jacket, pants, boots and gloves from them about 3 years back. Good people to deal with. Helmet replacement coming up in the next 6 months I thought. Might have to be in the next couple of weekends now. Ooh. ... and new winter gloves. The duct tape is peeling off mine.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Bags of arse! I bought new jacket, pants, boots and gloves from them about 3 years back. Good people to deal with. Helmet replacement coming up in the next 6 months I thought. Might have to be in the next couple of weekends now. Ooh. ... and new winter gloves. The duct tape is peeling off mine.

Have a look in Street and Sport - fuck whats it called now? First European. Triumph shop.

They've got a great range of gear. Most of it Triumph branded though some not. I have a couple of Triumph branded jackets and they are excellent.

also sad to see Hamptons go - and how do Crapsblots keep going? It isnt their fantastic service thats for sure

[PistonBlown]

Agree that is a real shame. I'd started getting my gear from there as they supported the TT2000 and found the staff were always friendly. I'm guessing this means the Honda dealership part is closing as well...and the motorcycle tour side.

[Gremlin]

Agree that is a real shame. I'd started getting my gear from there as they supported the TT2000 and found the staff were always friendly. I'm guessing this means the Honda dealership part is closing as well...and the motorcycle tour side.

Indeed, I also used them because of the TT and referred mates there as well. Excellent service.

Paradise (the tour company) uses them as a base, but they're HQ'd in Auckland, so I assume they'll find another location in Chch for that base.

[JimO]

probably closing because everybody buys their gear online cos its slightly cheaper, this is what happens if you dont support the local guy

[Oakie]

probably closing because everybody buys their gear online cos its slightly cheaper, this is what happens if you dont support the local guy

My conscience is clear.

[cruza]

Shame to see shop go , All my gear and helmets been thru them the last few years, Always helpful ,same service whether its a sparkplug or $800 dollar helmet .

[Red mist]

They were looking to lease another building last time I went in there
Be great to see them back,a real shame they lost the BMW contract
Good guys in there

[jim.cox]

Ugliest thing bike I'd ever seen bar none.

I know different now ...

Nah Mate

They're still pig ugly.

Only the "Beaten About By The Ugly Stick" BMW's look worse.

(they do go alright though)

[jellywrestler]

I remember when the Hampton's used to inhabit a shop in the Branston buildings in Hornby in the late '80's. They were 'Hornby Suzuki ' back them.

Neville was the old man, took my DT360A in for a wof and it passed with 10 points. Despite the lack of mirrors and indicators.

Went back a couple of weeks later and saw a funny looking bike sitting on the floor. Ugliest thing bike I'd ever seen bar none.

It was the new Hayabusa, Gen 1, I stood and looked at for about 10 minutes .. what the fuck is that, Salmon pink and a 300kmh speedo.

I know different now ...

they still look like a recently fucked bum.

[rastuscat]

They were looking to lease another building last time I went in there
Be great to see them back,a real shame they lost the BMW contract
Good guys in there

They promised bmw floor space at their new premises which then fell through. That's why bmw moved on.